Maske: Thaery

Quotes

1. “The idea has the virtue of simplicity,” said Nai the Hever gravely. “I confess that it had not occurred to me. I am always reluctant to pull on strings until I learn where they lead and to what they are attached.”

   p. 137

2. 

   I see that you will make a competent inspector after all. You have a natural bent for subterfuge and deceit.

   p. 84

3. 

   Experience is the only source of wisdom: by which I mean, the competent conduct of life.

   p. 56

4. 

   An idea of great merit! While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past.

   p. 209

5. 

   “Our ancient creed is correct. Rather than submitting to change we must divert the influences which conduce in such a direction.”

   Ramus Imph listened with patient good humor. “The remarks of the sagacious Servant are persuasive, even though they fail to correspond with reality.”

   p. 33

6. 

   “Certain folk have suggested bold and unprecedented methods—I might substitute the words ‘brash’ and ‘irresponsible’—to alter the conditions of today.”

   p. 30

7. 

   “Still, I am restless; in all my life I have achieved nothing.”

   “Work and fatigue are well-known cures for restlessness! And what is achievement after all? Another name for vanity!”

   p. 15

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